# UK Chevening Scholarship 2026-27 applications open for Indians

2026-08-07T10:00:38+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Applications for the Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 are now open for Indian students and professionals. The UK government's flagship programme offers full funding for a one-year master's degree at any eligible UK university. The application window runs from August 4, 2026, to October 6, 2026, at 11:00 UTC. Candidates must have at least two years of work experience, an undergraduate degree, and apply to three different eligible UK courses. Since 1983, India has produced around 4,000 Chevening awardees, the largest cohort globally. Freepressjournal.in reports the deadline to submit an unconditional university offer is July 8, 2027.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/education/uk-chevening-scholarship-2027-28-applications-open-check-eligibility-and-how-to-apply-11877763#publisher=newsstand>
- freepressjournal.in <https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/chevening-scholarships-2026-27-want-to-study-in-uk-for-free-applications-open-for-indian-students-check-eligibility-deadline>

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